News

6 October 2025

Mach Shard's new life in the Show ring

Zoe Cobb was a casual follower of Mach Shard during his racing days - now they are the best of mates.

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30 September 2025

A big upset, babies and his new life - the Mighty Looee story

When it comes to Mighty Looee's highlights reel one race is streets ahead of any other.

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29 August 2025

Vinny the "banana lover" takes home the top prize

The winners have been decided for the first HRNZ/ESNZ competition for standardbreds.

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20 August 2025

Leroy's life in Queensland

As a trotter Royal Shine won seven races for trainer Sam Smolenski - the last of them when driven by star reinsman Dexter Dunn at Ashburton in 2017.

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18 August 2025

Mission accomplished for Stable to Stirrup

The Trustees of Stable to Stirrup have decided it's time to close the paddock gate for the last time.  

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11 June 2025

Innings over for equine "centenarian"

After a long and generally healthy life, Timely Imp has died peacefully in Canterbury.

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6 June 2025

Did You Compete on a Standardbred During the 2024–2025 ESNZ Season?

The inaugural HRNZ and ESNZ Standardbred Competition recognises and rewards the achievements of Standardbred horses competing in ESNZ disciplines.

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6 June 2025

Snowy and Charlotte - "he'll be with us forever"

Nearly a year ago Charlotte Walker reckons she found her forever horse.

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13 May 2025

Vinny shows full range of skills

Vinny is showing he is just not your one-trick pony.

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